Garman, 56, of Reinholds, had been hired in 2011 to replace longtime director Jean Zweifel after her resume rose to the top of 140 applicants.

She had graduated from Penn State University and earned her Masters of Business Administration from Lehigh University in Bethlehem. She had worked at several school districts and was past president of the Lancaster Association of Human Resource Professionals.

Her obituary says a memorial service has been scheduled at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Bean Funeral Home and Crematory in Sinking Spring. In lieu of flowers, her family is asking that contributions be made to the Humane Society of Berks County, 1801 N. 11th St., Reading, PA 19604, or Praise Christian Fellowship, 323 June Ave., Blandon, PA 19510.